Philippines allows visa-free entry for Indians

[Al Bhatti]

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June 23, 2012

Philippines allows visa-free entry for Indians

Policy change in line with the government’s campaign to draw in more tourists

In a bid to boost tourism, the Philippines’ immigration bureau said it is allowing Indians who are international travellers to enter and stay in the country for two weeks.

Bureau of Immigration Commissioner Ricardo David Jr said he had issued a memorandum permitting Indians to enter the country without a visa provided they hold valid visa from a European Union-member country or six other countries. The immigrations chief identified these countries as the US, Canada, Japan, Australia, Singapore, and UK.

Prior to the issuance of the memorandum, Indian tourists were required to apply first for entry visa with a Philippine consulate in their port of origin before coming to the country.

“Indian nationals who avail this scheme will be granted an initial stay of 14 days, which may be extended for an additional seven days,” David Jr explained.

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However, he pointed out that in no case shall the Indian’s stay exceed 21 days, which is the maximum allowable period that he can stay in the country.

David said the policy change was in line with the government’s campaign to attract more tourists.
The rules provide that aside from having any of the seven mentioned visas, an Indian traveller’s passport must be valid for at least six months and he or she must have a return ticket or an onward ticket to the next country of destination.

Also, the Indian must have no record with the Bureau of Immigrations, National Intelligence and Coordinating Agency and the International Police (Interpol).

Lawyer Ma Antonette Mangrobang, immigrations spokesperson stressed that Indian tourists availing the scheme may enter the country only via the three terminals of Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA).

“Furthermore, Indian nationals admitted into the Philippines via this scheme cannot apply for conversion of their status to other visa categories,” she said.

The Indian government in January 2011 had allowed visa-free entry privilege to Filipinos.

India’s “Tourist Visa-on Arrival” scheme allows Filipino travellers to stay a maximum of 30 days in the country.

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[tvsram1992]

Will they allow IN ships in a similar way too ?

[truthseer]

Good for India, will help them!

[ahfatzia]

Permitting Indians to enter the country without a visa provided they hold valid visa from a European Union-member country or six other countries. The immigrations chief identified these countries as the US, Canada, Japan, Australia, Singapore, and UK.


That's rather an insult.

[scorpionx]

Decision taken to pinch China it seems

[KRAIT]

Countries believe Indians and India very much.

[nick_indian]

Expecting terrorist attacks to increase!

I was actually thinking about reporting this post for being racist and communal . But i decided not to because I want everyone to see this post and laugh .

Btw , don't cry ever again if the Western world labels and treats all Pakistanis as terror suspects

[truthseer]

I was actually thinking about reporting this post for being racist and communal . But i decided not to because I want everyone to see this post and laugh .

Btw , don't cry ever again if the Western world labels and treats all Pakistanis as terror suspects

What are you quoting?

[nick_indian]

What are you quoting?

Not very smart , too late now

[tvsram1992]

What are you quoting?

you edited it

Expecting terrorist attacks to increase!

@7.39 PM


His post was

I was actually thinking about reporting this post for being racist and communal . But i decided not to because I want everyone to see this post and laugh .

Btw , don't cry ever again if the Western world labels and treats all Pakistanis as terror suspects

@7.57 PM

Good for India, will help them!

edited at 8.04 PM


You just proved your foolishness and ignorance here .

[Rajaraja Chola]

Countries believe Indians and India very much.

Did u read that properly?
If i go to a EU country(after getting VISA there) i can enter phillipines, without visa and stay for 21 days !!
I cant enter phillipines from chennai directly without a visa !!
I'd say its discrimination !!

Good for India, will help them!

Pls ask them to give the same access to pakistanis too... we will see the reaction......

[COLDHEARTED AVIATOR]

What are you quoting?

Mate,you seriously need to think before typing.

You just made a joke out of yourself.

[truthseer]

you edited it

I know I did, trolled enough for the day, decided to change it!

Mate,you seriously need to think before typing.

You just made a joke out of yourself.

I did edit it, you know

[Pakistanisage]

Permitting Indians to enter the country without a visa provided they hold valid visa from a European Union-member country or six other countries. The immigrations chief identified these countries as the US, Canada, Japan, Australia, Singapore, and UK.

That's rather an insult.

What an insult indeed. Only Indians would be jumping for joy for being invited to a party even though the host greeted them at the front door by slapping them around and telling them to behave themselves at the party.

[tvsram1992]

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I know I did, trolled enough for the day, decided to change it!
I did edit it, you know

you took a life dude